Social Media

The WTC Health Program encourages organizations, agencies, and individuals to help us share our message of hope and our call to action to learn more about the Program through our outreach materials. To make it easier we have written some suggested tweets and Facebook posts, sorted by audience. Please feel free to use them to help us reach people who may be eligible for the WTC Health Program

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Flu

Flu Season

Tweets

The flu should be taken seriously by those with 9/11 breathing problems #WTCHealthProgram

When breathing is already hard, be sure to protect yourself from the flu #WTCHealthProgram

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! It’s free for #WTCHealthProgram members

Flu season is back. Protect yourself with a flu shot. It’s safe, effective, and free for members of the #WTCHealthProgram

Asthma? Chronic cough? The flu shot is your best defense against the flu- and it’s free for members of the #WTCHealthProgram

When breathing is already hard, the flu is extra serious. Get your free flu shot with the #WTCHealthProgram

Facebook Posts

Did you know that the flu can be a serious concern for people with asthma, chronic cough, or other breathing problems? The CDC website offers tips and resources on how to protect yourself. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu

The flu is more than just a really bad cold—especially if you have 9/11 related breathing problems like asthma or chronic cough. Protect yourself! Learn more at www.cdc.gov/flu

Your kindergarten teacher was on to something . . . Washing your hands is an easy thing you can do to stay healthy this flu season. Learn more on how to protect yourself at www.cdc.gov/flu

Flu season is back. More than a bad cold, the flu is extra serious for people with asthma, chronic cough, or other breathing problems. Protect yourself with a flu shot. It’s safe, effective, and free for members of the WTC Health Program.

Flu Season

Tweets

The flu should be taken seriously by those with 9/11 breathing problems #WTCHealthProgram

When breathing is already hard, be sure to protect yourself from the flu #WTCHealthProgram

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! It’s free for #WTCHealthProgram members

Flu season is back. Protect yourself with a flu shot. It’s safe, effective, and free for members of the #WTCHealthProgram

Asthma? Chronic cough? The flu shot is your best defense against the flu- and it’s free for members of the #WTCHealthProgram

When breathing is already hard, the flu is extra serious. Get your free flu shot with the #WTCHealthProgram

Facebook Posts

Did you know that the flu can be a serious concern for people with asthma, chronic cough, or other breathing problems? The CDC website offers tips and resources on how to protect yourself. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu

The flu is more than just a really bad cold—especially if you have 9/11 related breathing problems like asthma or chronic cough. Protect yourself! Learn more at www.cdc.gov/flu

Your kindergarten teacher was on to something . . . Washing your hands is an easy thing you can do to stay healthy this flu season. Learn more on how to protect yourself at www.cdc.gov/flu

Flu season is back. More than a bad cold, the flu is extra serious for people with asthma, chronic cough, or other breathing problems. Protect yourself with a flu shot. It’s safe, effective, and free for members of the WTC Health Program.

Cancer

World Cancer Day

February 4th is World Cancer Day. A very cool social media campaign has been developed by the Union for International Cancer Control. We have come up with the following photo and tweets (the hand in this photo belongs to Dr. Howard). Please feel free to share these or go to their web site and choose a more individual way to participate. www.worldcancerday.org

Twitter/Facebook

If you think your cancer is 9/11-related, you may be eligible for care at no cost to you: cdc.gov/wtc, #WeCanICan, #WorldCancerDay, #WTCHealthProgram

Colon Cancer

Twitter

March is #ColorectalCancerAwareness month. The #WTCHealthProgram offers free screening for eligible members goo.gl/I1JWbA

60% of #ColonCancer deaths could be prevented with early screening. Learn more at #WTCHealthProgram #ColorectalCancerAwareness goo.gl/I1JWbA

#ColonCancer screening looks for cancer before you feel symptoms. Learn more at #WTCHealthProgram #ColorectalCancerAwareness goo.gl/I1JWbA

#ColonCancer screening is advised for those ages 50-75. Learn more #WTCHealthProgram #ColorectalCancerAwareness goo.gl/I1JWbA

Facebook

Colorectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. That’s why early screening is so critical. If you are between the ages of 50-75 and a member of the WTC Health Program, learn more about your colon cancer screening benefits. goo.gl/I1JWbA

Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. But 60% of colon cancer deaths could be prevented with early screening. The WTC Health Program offers free colon cancer screening for eligible members. Learn more at goo.gl/I1JWbA

Skin Cancer

Twitter

Skin cancer is the most commonly certified #cancer in the #WTCHP #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth goo.gl/2OayqX

Melanoma, a serious form of #SkinCancer, is the 3rdmost commonly certified cancer in the #WTCHP Skin cancer affects people of all ages. Learn more www.goo.gl/dczhLf #WTCHP #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

Prevention & early treatment for #SkinCancer can be very effective. #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #WTCHP goo.gl/dczhLf

Annual and Seasonal

Worker's Memorial Day

Facebook

If you or someone you work with became sick after participating in the rescue, recovery, or clean up at the WTC site, there is help. The World Trade Center Health Program offers health care at no cost to you. This Worker’s Memorial Day, you owe it to yourself to find out more. www.cdc.gov/wtc/apply.html

#WTCHealthProgram, #WorkersMemorialDay

Twitter

If you or someone you know is sick from 9/11, the #WTCHealthProgram offers care: goo.gl/HtPwBo #WorkersMemorialDay

#JonStewart has a message for those sick from 9/11 find help through the #WTCHP, #911Health youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Did you volunteer at or around ground zero? #JonStewart about the #WTCHP, #911Health youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Did you live or work around the WTC site? #JonStewart about the #WTCHP, #911Health youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Did you help clean up at or around the WTC site? #JonStewart about the #WTCHP, #911Health youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Did you respond to the terrorist attacks of 9/11? #JonStewart about the #WTCHP, #911Health youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Facebook

Jon Stewart and 9/11 health activist John Feal want you to know that there is help for those who are still feeling the effects of September 11th. Please watch and share this video. #JonStewart, #911Health, #WTCHealthProgram youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

The World Trade Center Health Program isn’t just for cops and firefighters… #JonStewart, #911Health, #WTCHealthProgram youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

“As a matter of fact, I was there, I should take an application” Jon Stewart on the World Trade Center Health Program. #JonStewart, #911Health, #WTCHealthProgram youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

The World Trade Center Health Program isn’t just for those in New York. Find out about our Nationwide Provider Network. Get 9/11-health care wherever you live. #JonStewart, #911Health, #WTCHealthProgram youtu.be/V0Rg27_qqug

Words from Pope Fancis

Twitter

The World Trade Center Health Program extends warm appreciation to His Holiness for his words of support to those still sick from 9/11. His prayer is welcome encouragement for the Program in our ongoing commitment to serving our members with monitoring and treatment. #911 #popeinus #WTCHealthProgram

Facebook

Thank you Pope Francis for thinking of those still sick from #911 #popeinus #WTCHealthProgram

Program Reminders

ID Card Reminder

Facebook/Twitter

Got your member ID card? Learn more about your benefits. Member handbooks available http://goo.gl/nrwX5V #WTCHP

Reauthorization

Prescription Reminder

Got your member ID card? Learn more about your benefits. Member handbooks available http://goo.gl/nrwX5V #WTCHP

Mental Health

PTSD Firefighter

Twitter

PTSD is not a flaw. It can be a normal response to an extraordinary circumstance #911health #WTCHealthProgram #PTSD go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Anxiety, trouble sleeping, or flashbacks can be signs of #9/11 related #PTSD. The #WTCHealthProgram can help go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

The #WTCHealthProgram helps thousands of people with #9/11 related #PTSD. You are not alone go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Facebook

PTSD can be a normal response to an extraordinary event, like September 11th. If you have symptoms such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, or recurring flashbacks, you are not alone. The World Trade Center Health Program can help. #WTCHealthProgram, #PTSD, go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

PTSD Police

Twitter

PTSD is not a flaw. It can be a normal response to an extraordinary circumstance #911health #WTCHealthProgram #PTSD go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Anxiety, trouble sleeping, or flashbacks can be signs of #9/11 related #PTSD. The #WTCHealthProgram can help go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

The #WTCHealthProgram helps thousands of people with #9/11 related #PTSD. You are not alone go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Facebook

PTSD can be a normal response to an extraordinary event, like September 11th. If you have symptoms such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, or recurring flashbacks, you are not alone. The World Trade Center Health Program can help. #WTCHealthProgram, #PTSD, go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Prescription Reminder

Twitter

PTSD is not a flaw. It can be a normal response to an extraordinary circumstance #911health #WTCHealthProgram #PTSD go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Anxiety, trouble sleeping, or flashbacks can be signs of #9/11 related #PTSD. The #WTCHealthProgram can help go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

The #WTCHealthProgram helps thousands of people with #9/11 related #PTSD. You are not alone go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Facebook

PTSD can be a normal response to an extraordinary event, like September 11th. If you have symptoms such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, or recurring flashbacks, you are not alone. The World Trade Center Health Program can help. #WTCHealthProgram, #PTSD, go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Mindfulness - Push Reset

Twitter

PTSD is not a flaw. It can be a normal response to an extraordinary circumstance #911health #WTCHealthProgram #PTSD go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Anxiety, trouble sleeping, or flashbacks can be signs of #9/11 related #PTSD. The #WTCHealthProgram can help go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

The #WTCHealthProgram helps thousands of people with #9/11 related #PTSD. You are not alone go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Facebook

PTSD can be a normal response to an extraordinary event, like September 11th. If you have symptoms such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, or recurring flashbacks, you are not alone. The World Trade Center Health Program can help. #WTCHealthProgram, #PTSD, go.usa.gov/cSQfQ

Mindfulness - Push Reset

Background

Recent studies have shown the effectiveness of mind-body practices on health and well-being. In collaboration with the Mental Health Forum we are creating a series of positive, motivating messages to encourage stress management and resiliency among Program members. We are focusing on small, relatively easy to achieve actions and changes. The first set of messages is about taking short breaks for meditation or positive visualization.

Twitter

It doesn't take long. A few deep breaths, a little pause. Maybe try this 3 minute meditation. goo.gl/hkYqYp #WTCHP

Think of a lovely place, take a few deep breaths, or try this simple meditation. goo.gl/hkYqYp #WTCHP

If you live with pain and anxiety, meditation can help. goo.gl/hkYqYp #WTCHP #PTSD

Facebook

Taking a few deep breaths or picturing a comforting scene can be just enough of a pause to relax the body and mind. You can also download a free three minute meditation from Oxford University at goo.gl/hkYqYp #WTCHP #PTSD

Lived in Lower Manhattan

“Just to walk through the house, was to leave a trail of dust”. Bob speaks about how the dust in his Lower Manhattan home affected his health, and how the caring help he got made it better. #WTCHP www.youtube.com/watch?v=s79SA5NRQCo

Lilian’s family struggled with severe asthma after 9/11. Here’s the story of her search to find the right medical care for her children. #WTCHP, #Asthmawww.youtube.com/watch?v=9OJlBcfBV3U

Emotional Impact to Family

Lilian’s family struggled with severe asthma after 9/11. Here’s the story of her search to find the right health care for her children. #WTCHP, #Asthma www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OJlBcfBV3U

Glenn, a first responder, took care of everyone but himself in the aftermath of 9/11. Then he realized his family was suffering. “They needed a father and they needed a husband, and I had to be there for them.” #PTSD #Cancer, #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=2WwD5ZnyDok

“He used to coach soccer, baseball, everything, now he’s starting to get back to that.” One family’s story about how the care their responder got from the WTC Health Care Program is helping them find health again. #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=0U0yS1gzqUo

“I’m one of those guys that never believed in medication, but I believe in it and my family believes in it” Stanley worked around the clock after the fall of the towers. His dedication took a toll, and his family was suffering. Here is how he learned to get help. #PTSD #WTCHP www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUspLMNy4A

Worked in Lower Manhattan

“When I left there, I had a plan in hand”. Florence made it out of the South Tower twelve minutes before it collapsed on 9/11. Like so many who worked in Lower Manhattan at the time, she became ill. Learn how the WTC Health Program helped her take charge of her health. #Asthma #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb1BCYh8u6s

“There’s no other program like this, where workers, or responders, or anybody who lived in this area, where they can get help so specific to the problems of 9/11.” Lainie worked in an office building just blocks from the WTC site. Here is her story of hope and recovery. #WTCHP, #Asthmawww.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLCj3H9prU

For Responders

Morris’ first response to watching the towers fall on 9/11 was “How can I help?” Now, like so many who volunteered, he is sick. Watch this video about how he found the care he deserves. #WTCHP, #PTSDwww.youtube.com/watch?v=s79SA5NRQCo

Glenn, a first responder, took care of everyone but himself in the aftermath of 9/11. Then he realized his family was suffering. “They needed a father and they needed a husband, and I had to be there for them.” #Cancer, #WTCHP www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WwD5ZnyDok

“Whoever wasn’t injured bad enough, worked around the clock”. In the days and weeks that followed the 9/11 attacks, Stanley was among the responders who worked tirelessly. That work came at the cost of his health. Learn how he found the resolve to seek care. #PTSD #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUspLMNy4A

“We went in and we had something in mind, and that was to bring New York City back to life… we never thought about the contamination, we were so preoccupied by wanting to get the job done”. Now Alex and many like him are sick. Find out how Alex got the medical care he needed. #WTCHP #Asthma #PTSD www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4bQdH4aF0

John worked on the pile 5 days straight without a mask immediately following 9/11. Listen to John’s story about how the WTC Health Program helped him. #Asthma #PTSD #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtz1vWaT-QM

“He used to coach soccer, baseball, everything, now he’s starting to get back to that.” One family’s story about how the care their responder got from the WTC Health Care Program is helping them find health again. #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=0U0yS1gzqUo

“I’m one of those guys that never believed in medication, but I believe in it and my family believes in it” Stanley worked around the clock after the fall of the towers. His dedication took a toll, and his family was suffering. Here is how he learned to get help. #PTSD #WTCHP www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUspLMNy4A

For Volunteers

Morris’ first response to watching the towers fall on 9/11 was “How can I help?” Now, like so many who volunteered, he is sick. Watch this video about how he found the care he deserves. #PTSD, #WTCHPwww.youtube.com/watch?v=s79SA5NRQCo

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